1. The Mentorship Program “Those having torches will pass them on to others”-Plato

2. The Mentorship Program Once again, participation in the middle school’s mentorship program will be offered to all 8th grade students.

3. The Mentorship Program Students and mentors will meet for: –six to eight hours –during or after school –in January, February and/or March

4. Past MentorshipS Actor Advertising Architect Artist Auto Mechanic Broadcaster Chef/Baker Coach Computer Programmer Creative Writer Dancer Doctor Engineer Fashion Designer Finance Fire Fighter Graphic Arts Interior Design Journalist Lawyer Model Musician Party Planner Photographer Pilot Policeperson Real Estate Agent Scientist Teacher Vet

5. The Mentorship Program Example 1: One Day for 8 hours

6. Example 2: Weekly for 2 Hours

7. Example 3: Monthly for 2 Hours

8. If a student must miss school to meet with his/her mentor, the student must obtain permission from his/her parents and teachers and must make-up all class assignments.

9. The Mentorship Program Students will be asked to document their mentorship experience through a creative display No formal grades or homework will be assigned.

10. The Mentorship Program To participate in this program, complete the mentorship request form on-line that you receive through your school email account. Any questions can always be emailed to mentorship@westonps.org Due Date: Monday, Nov 17 th

11. The Mentorship Program

12. Upon completion of the mentorship request form, a group of parent volunteers will attempt to match the student with a community mentor.

13. The Mentorship Program The initial meeting of the matched mentors and students will take place in the evening during the Mentorship Orientation Presentation on January 14 th at 7pm in the WMS Cafeteria.

14. The Mentorship Program Students will share their creative projects at the Mentorship Celebration in April (Date TBA).

15. The Mentorship Program Any Questions? mentorship@westonps.org